Ionic liquids enable the preparation of a copper-loaded gel with transdermal delivery function for wound dressings
Yiru Gao, Wenxin Zhang, Yanan Wei, You Li, Teng Fei, Yang Shu, Jianhua Wang
Abstract
to stimulate cell migration and accelerate wound healing. The gel exhibits favorable biocompatibility and its use has been demonstrated in skin infection therapy of mice.
Topics & Concepts
TransdermalBiocompatibilitySelf-healing hydrogelsChemistryWound healingSterilization (economics)ChelationPolyvinyl alcoholIonic bondingCopperPolymerMetal ions in aqueous solutionPolymerizationPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringMetalIonOrganic chemistryPharmacologySurgeryForeign exchange marketEconomicsEngineeringMonetary economicsMedicineForeign exchangeWound Healing and TreatmentsAntimicrobial agents and applicationsElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications